AEW News Roundup: Chris Jericho stuns fans amid WWE rumors, Female star receives death threats, Death Riders' future

Welcome along to the latest rendition of Sportskeeda Wrestling's AEW News & Rumor Roundup. Today, we are looking at stories involving top All Elite Wrestling stars, including Chris Jericho and the Death Riders, among others.

Chris Jericho has drawn attention with a new post amid WWE rumors. Meanwhile, a controversial female star has received death threats, and a Death Riders member appears to have hinted at the group's immediate plans. We have a lot of headline-worthy news to cover today, so without further delay, let's get started.

#5. Joey Janela claims CM Punk's backstage incidents altered Tony Khan's approach to business.

Joey Janela recently shared his thoughts on the long-term impact that CM Punk’s controversial tenure had on Tony Khan. Speaking to Sean Ross Sapp in an interview with Fightful, the former AEW star claimed that the fallout from Punk’s backstage incidents changed Khan’s overall approach to business and leadership within the company.

"Well, that whole thing happened with the Punk and the fight and all that and the drama and all the bullsh*t and Tony’s like, ‘Alright, now I gotta be a businessman and stop getting involved in the bullsh*t,’ you know?” Janela said. [H/T Fightful]

Punk, who made his long-awaited return to professional wrestling through the Jacksonville-based promotion in 2021, had several high-profile backstage altercations during his run. Among these, his confrontation with Jack Perry at All In 2023 ultimately led to his termination from the promotion.

#4. Marina Shafir shares ominous post with the Death Riders

Marina Shafir has instigated an intriguing speculation about the future of the Death Riders. Ahead of this week’s Blood and Guts episode of Dynamite, the Supernova from Moldova posted a photo on social media that has drawn attention. The post came just shortly after Moxley's shocking loss at Collision this past Saturday.

The image, shared on X, shows all the members of The Death Riders: Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir, and Claudio Castagnoli, in a group huddle. The Death Riders are now preparing to face Darby Allin, Roderick Strong, and the Conglomeration in the upcoming Blood and Guts match. Shafir’s photo, along with recent storyline developments with the group, has sparked speculation that a potential split could be on the cards for the group, possibly leading to the rest betraying Jon Moxley.

#3. Chris Jericho shares photo looking in great shape amid WWE rumors

Chris Jericho has once again become the center of attention amid growing speculation about a potential return to WWE. The former and inaugural AEW World Champion, who turned 55 years old this week, posted a photo on Instagram showcasing his current physique, demonstrating that he has maintained his great shape.

Jericho, who has been absent from AEW programming since April this year, is currently focused on touring with his rock band Fozzy. Meanwhile, his contract with All Elite Wrestling is set to expire in December this year.

#2. Nixon Newell reveals truth about walking out of AEW Collision

More details have emerged regarding the recent incident involving Nixon Newell (fka Tegan Nox) and her tag team partner Miranda Alize, who walked out of AEW Collision last week. The walkout, which was initially reported as stemming from the duo’s alleged refusal to lose a match, has now been clarified through both reports and Newell’s own statements.

Speaking during a Twitch stream, Newell said:

"We turn up Saturday, hanging around, not told anything until just after doors open. We’re told, ‘You’re wrestling TayJay.’ Cool. We come up with a bunch of ideas and we’re ready. They walk away, come back, ‘By the way, it’s three minutes.’ Nobody is going to be happy with three minutes. We weren’t there going, ‘What the f**k? Three minutes? What the f**k?’ It was never that...We decided collectively as a partnership, a couple, a tag, as wrestlers independently, that three minutes is going to benefit no one in this match. It won’t make anyone look good." [H/T - Fightful]

#1. Nixon Newell reveals that she received death threats following AEW controversy

Nixon Newell has revealed that she received death threats following the recent controversy surrounding her and Miranda Alize's decision to walk out of the Collision taping last week. The incident resulted in a flood of hateful messages directed toward the 29-year-old wrestler.

Speaking on her Twitch stream, Newell clarified the situation and revealed the shocking aftermath, saying:

“It’s lovely waking up to death threats again for standing up for what we believe in and looking out for the company. I had multiple today. I got three today and it’s always with the IWC. So it is what it is,” Newell said. [H/T Ringside News]

Meanwhile, following the walkout incident, the futures of both Newell and Alize with AEW remain unclear.